The Aksaray University Experimental Animals Application and Research Center was established to provide the necessary infrastructure for scientific studies involving laboratory animals, in accordance with the provisions of the Regulation on the Welfare and Protection of Animals Used for Experimental and Other Scientific Purposes, published by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in the Official Gazette No. 28141 dated 13 December 2011.

The Center obtained its establishment permit in 2018 and subsequently initiated the necessary preparations. Its objective is to operate in compliance with the relevant national legislation and standards governing the care, welfare, housing, and use of laboratory animals.

Our Mission

To provide researchers with the necessary infrastructure and laboratory animals for experimental studies conducted in accordance with ethical principles, while ensuring animal welfare throughout the procurement, breeding, housing, and use of animals.

Our Vision

To support high-quality experimental research, keep pace with scientific and technological developments, continuously improve the Center’s infrastructure and research facilities, enhance researcher satisfaction, and contribute to scientific advancement through research in the field of laboratory animal science.